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obsess Definition and Meaning in English (obsess definition)

verb
Synonyms:preoccupyhauntdominate
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Obsess definition: To preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually and to a troubling extent, often leading to excessive worry or fixation.

Definitions of Obsess

  1. 1verb

    To preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually and to a troubling extent, often leading to excessive worry or fixation.

Example Sentences

casual

“He tends to obsess over small details.”

casual

“Don't obsess about what others think.”

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third person singularobsesses
past tenseobsessed
present participleobsessing
nounobsession
adjectiveobsessive

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Obsess definition: To preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually and to a troubling extent, often leading to excessive worry or fixation.
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'Obsess' translates to 'obsess' in English. Obsess definition: To preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually and to a troubling extent, often leading to excessive worry or fixation.
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